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SO52 EVK

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,052 mi
Last recorded61,052 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 EVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,052 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 60,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 60,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,951 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 59,949 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired OSR inner sill corroded through (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2021 59,021 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 59,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,468 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 57,033 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,659 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 48,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,674 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 45,674 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,770 miles

front/rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,024 miles

steering rack tie bar ball joints worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,376 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,089 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,072 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 11,846 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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SO52 EVK is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 60,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO52 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO52 EVK registered?

SO52 EVK is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is SO52 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 EVK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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